SSC Weekly Current Affairs — Week 43 · 19 Oct – 25 Oct 2026
11 one-liner questions with answers from the news, for SSC CGL, CHSL, MTS, GD and CPO general awareness — each with the key fact and a static GK line. One question per story, grouped by topic.
01Science & Technology· 3
1.Which mission did the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency launch to land a rover and lander on Phobos?
→ MMX
KeyThe 5-ton spacecraft aims to deliver samples to Australia in 2031.
Japan launches $578 million MMX mission to land rover and lander on Phobos → · Report a mistake
2.Which satellite provided the data for the Doppler velocity images of the solar corona?
→ Aditya-L1
KeyData was generated using the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC) payload
IIA scientists generate Doppler velocity images of solar corona using Aditya-L1 satellite data → · Report a mistake
3.Which organization received a ₹7 crore grant to develop an automated blood-based cervical cancer diagnostic device?
→ Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology
KeyGrant supported by MAHA MedTech Mission, ANRF, ICMR, and the Gates Foundation
BRIC-RGCB receives ₹7 crore grant to develop automated blood-based cervical cancer diagnostic device → · Report a mistake
03Government Schemes· 1
4.Which portal was launched by Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan to eliminate intermediaries?
→ Agri welfare portal
KeyProvides a single-window gateway for PM-KISAN, AgriStack, and Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
Shivraj Singh Chouhan launches portal to eliminate intermediaries for PM-KISAN and AgriStack → · Report a mistake
04Appointments· 2
5.Who was appointed as Morocco’s first female Prime Minister?
→ Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri
KeyAppointed by King Mohammed VI on October 16
King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zohra Al Mansouri as Morocco’s first female Prime → · Report a mistake
6.Who was sworn in as the Governor of Uttarakhand on October 19, 2026?
→ Dhal Singh Bisen
KeyOath administered by Acting Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Tiwari at Lok Bhavan
Dhal Singh Bisen sworn in as Uttarakhand Governor at Lok Bhavan → · Report a mistake
05Sports· 1
7.Who led the 281-member Indian contingent during the Para Asian Games opening ceremony?
→ Simran Sharma and Pramod Bhagat
KeyContingent marched wearing ceremonial blazers featuring Indus Valley motifs
Simran Sharma and Pramod Bhagat lead 100+ Indian athletes at Para Asian Games → · Report a mistake
07Awards & Honours· 1
8.Which college won the first Indian IMU-RHIME Award 2026 in Kuala Lumpur?
→ BPS Government Medical College for Women
KeyFirst Indian win since the award's inception in 2008
BPSGMC for Women wins first Indian IMU-RHIME Award 2026 in Kuala Lumpur → · Report a mistake
14Summits & Agreements· 2
9.On which date did India's free trade agreement with New Zealand come into force?
→ October 20, 2026
KeyThe deal eliminates 100% tariffs on Indian exports and introduces $20 billion in FDI
India-New Zealand free trade deal eliminates 100% tariffs and introduces $20 billion investment → · Report a mistake
10.Who is the current Prime Minister of Tajikistan?
→ Qohir Rosulzoda
KeyMet Rajnath Singh in Dushanbe for the SCO Council of Heads of Government meeting
Static GKSCO was founded in 2001; secretariat: Beijing
Rajnath Singh meets Tajikistan PM Qohir Rosulzoda to discuss bilateral defence cooperation → · Report a mistake
15Environment & Wildlife· 1
11.Which alliance pledged $500 million to support 31,000 IUCN Red List species?
→ Species Recovery Alliance
KeyPledge to be distributed over a period of five years
Static GKIUCN was founded in 1948; HQ: Gland, Switzerland
Species Recovery Alliance pledges $500 million to support 31,000 IUCN Red List species → · Report a mistake
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